Given the above, it is hard to see how the emergence of increased competition, division and fragmentation within
the teacher trade union movement is going to help teachers (and school leaders) reclaim the initiative in relation to the education policy agenda.
We have advocated professional unity for many years, and this is a big step towards realising our goal of a strong unified profession and a powerful
union which would be a significant force for
teachers, education and the
trade union movement.»